“Smile!” NYT Crossword Clue

We have the 4-letter answers for "Smile!" crossword clue, last seen in the NYT Crossword November 1, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

"Smile!" Crossword Answer

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SAYCHEESE
(9 letters)
GRIN
(4 letters)
BEAM
(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

  • SMILE (noun)
    1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
  • SMILE (verb)
    1. change one’s facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
    2. express with a smile
  • SAYCHEESE
    (9 letters)
  • GRIN
    (4 letters)
  • BEAM
    (4 letters)

More NYT Crossword (11/1/2026) Answers

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"Smile!" Crossword Clue Q&A

  1. Why is SAY[CHEESE] the answer to "Smile!" crossword clue?
    • "Say cheese!" is what a photographer says to get people to smile. The final square is a rebus holding all of CHEESE, shared with 122-Across, SWISS CHEESE. That square is the end of the maze, where the lab rat of 1-Across gets its reward. It also completes the circled letters along the route, which spell WHO MOVED MY CHEESE, the title of Spencer Johnson's 1998 book about mice and tiny people hunting for cheese in a maze.
  2. When was "Smile!" crossword clue used most recently?
  3. What was the most recent answer for "Smile!" crossword clue?
    • The most recent answers for the clue are SAY[CHEESE] and SAYC
  4. What is the 4-letter answer for "Smile!" crossword clue?
    • SAY[CHEESE]
    • SAYC
  5. When has "Smile!" crossword clue been used historically?

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